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Grinsell Family History

Grinsell Surname Meaning

see Greensill.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Grinsell family from?

You can see how Grinsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grinsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Grinsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Grinsell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Grinsell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Grinsell families in 1891.
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What did your Grinsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Grinsell. 100% of Grinsell men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Grinsell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    11%
  • Household Duties
    11%

What Grinsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grinsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grinsell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 247 immigration records available for the last name Grinsell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 317 military records available for the last name Grinsell. For the veterans among your Grinsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grinsell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Grinsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Grinsell in 1944 was 34, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grinsell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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